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Green Start: Stacking and Nesting Blocks

Preschool learning is filled with hands on fun. If you cannot build it up, knock it down, use it to learn and play then it has no use in the preschool learning zone. One of my favorite preschool products are stacking and nesting blocks. All my kids had a set at one time or another. Each time I purchase a new one intended for a preschooler the older children still desire to play. How often do you get a chance to stack up blocks as high as a preschoolers head? Innovative Kids has a wonderful set of stacking and nesting … Continue reading →

Stacking Bean Cans

The other day our son had found himself a task to work on and he was making certain it was going to get done. Mom had ordered a large amount of canned beans that came in boxes (not in bags) and were stacked in the bottom of our pantry. Luckily, our son was readily able to reach these items that were placed on the floor. Mom and I sat on the couch reading and all of the sudden we heard a clinking sound to our left. On the little step that leads down into our kitchen we caught the briefest … Continue reading →

Dental Floss

As our son is getting older he is getting more teeth. He very quickly aquired about seven teeth before he turned one and then held off for a couple of months. Now he has a molar that has come through. When he laughs or smiles a great deal (something that is a very frequent occurance) we are able to see this lone molar in the back of his mouth. It stands out at the moment because it is all alone in the back of his mouth. Some of the books we’ve started reading deal with more complicated parts of the … Continue reading →

Santa’s Developmental Toy List

The holidays are upon us, and you might be wondering about how to choose toys that are developmentally appropriate for your child. The stores are filled with all kinds of gizmos and gadgets and electronic stuff. Sometimes the simpler toys are better for kids who are facing challenges. Deciding which toys are the most beneficial and which ones can help your child master important skills can be difficult. The following list does not use name brands, but suggests certain kinds of toys that would be developmentally appropriate for children to reach significant milestones. If your child is delayed and functioning … Continue reading →